The Rest and Release Weekend
A Two Day Retreat To Nourish Your Body, Mind and Soul
Howardian Hills, North Yorkshire
30th October - 1st November 2026
Check in from 3pm | Check out 10.30 am
Hi, I'm Emma
I’m a Rest Mentor, Holistic Practitioner, Author and Podcast Host, based in Leeds, UK.
I've been hosting retreats since 2022. They are a wonderful way for you to immerse yourself. A time when you can fully relax and really take time for yourself.
I am so excited to invite you to join me for the Rest and Release Weekend retreat in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.
A weekend to slow down, take time for yourself and release what you no longer need, just like nature will be doing.
This weekend takes place on Samhain, an ancient festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of Winter.
It has long been believed that at Samhain the boundary between the living and the spiritual world thins, allowing us to connect more deeply to our spirituality and the spirit realm.
We will embrace the unique energy of this time of year to embody the quiet and dark; to take some deep rest; meditate; reflect; and open ourselves to personal regeneration. Connecting deeply to ourselves and taking a sacred pause.
I hope you can join me to enjoy a weekend of yoga, magic, ritual, and nourishment.
This retreat is for you if you want to...
Feel lighter and re-energised
You’ll release what you no longer need and take time to rest deeply, allowing space and time to just be and to listen to what you need.
Give yourself permission to fully relax
For once you’ll be taken care of fully and held - no need to do anything. So you can put down some of your mental and emotional load and experience the joy of living in the present moment.
Experience a sense of peace
Rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit with nourishing practices in peaceful surroundings. Enabling you to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
Slow down and be present
Find more balance, nourish your body with delicious food and gentle movement, restore your mind with deep rest. Learn new things about yourself and grow by stepping gently out of your comfort zone.
Deepen your connection
This is an opportunity to connect more deeply with nature, the season, the energies that support and guide you, with yourself and with other wonderful like minded souls.
Where are we retreating?
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Our retreat is hosted in a spectacular barn conversion in the stunning Howardian Hills. It boasts spacious living areas with masses of natural light which affords views of the beautiful surroundings.
Beautiful Accommodation
Willow Grange features 6 beautifully finished bedrooms with the highest quality bedding and mattresses and stylish and decor, to ensure you enjoy a peaceful and calming night’s sleep. There are two generous and comfy living rooms; one with a log burner and table tennis table and both benefitting from the stunning landscape seen through the abundance of windows. There is also lovely dining area which is the perfect spot to socialise.
Relax and renew
Enjoy yoga in the studio, a light and airy space, with underfloor heating. Spend time in the extensive outdoor space; plenty of lawns, a fenced off pond and sheltered courtyard. Take a walk through the gorgeous landscape, or simply spend time relaxing indoors.
What's included?
2 Night’s Accommodation
Enjoy two nights of luxury accommodation with options for twin, double, or private rooms. The space is roomy and light, yet cosy and comfortable. Enjoy free time to relax in the beautiful house, or explore the surrounding countryside, nearby villages.
A Variety of Wellbeing and Rest Practices
A morning guided breath work, meditation and mindful movement practice, will start the day in a gentle and nourishing way. Afternoon release workshops, journalling and seasonal rituals will allow you to connect deeply to yourself and your spirit guides. Evening restorative and yoga nidra practices will support you to unwind and rest deeply.
Deep Nourishment
Enjoy the nutritious and wholesome vegetarian menu - all meals, desserts, cold pressed juices, snacks, teas and coffees are included. Food expertly made by our private retreat chef (Lucky Squirrel Kitchen).
The Accommodation
Retreating on your own
Double with en suite: £845
Double with bathroom shared with one other room: £795
Retreating as a pair
Twin room with en suite: £1,150 (£575pp)
Twin room with bathroom shared with one other room: £1050 (£525pp)
Master Suite
The most spacious room in the house with imposing super king sized four-poster bed and an enormous, light-filled en-suite with separate shower, bath and his and hers sinks. There is a seated area in the master bedroom, as well as a sizeable walk-through dressing room to the en-suite.
Private double (the room to yourself): £895
Double room (two people booking together to share a super king size bed): £1,250 (£625pp)
What you can expect...
2 nights accommodation in a peaceful setting in the Howardian Hills, North Yorkshire;
Nutritious and wholesome vegetarian menu - all meals, desserts, cold pressed juices, snacks, teas and coffees are included;
To connect deeply with the energy of Samhain;
Daily morning yoga practice;
Guided journaling;
Release rituals;
Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation);
Reiki infused Yoga Nidra
Yin Yoga;
Rest and relaxation;
Spirit Guide Meditation;
Restorative yoga;
Mindful movement;
Mindful meditations and breath work;
Compassionate delivery and space holding;
Community feel;
To meet lovely like minded women;
All mats and equipment provided;
Inclusive yoga - no experience necessary.
What do people who come to my retreats say?
The overall experience was super chilled and relaxing. A real chance to switch off and rest/reset body and mind
It fulfilled my expectations. I needed to rest my busy mind and tense body and the retreat really enabled me to do that.
My favourite thing was the opportunity to really rest - loved the Nidra and restorative.
- Kate
Having been on several of Emma’s retreats, I keep returning because they truly work. I always arrive feeling fraught, with a busy mind and carrying a lot of emotional stress from daily life, and I leave feeling completely relaxed and ready to cope with the weeks ahead.
Each retreat brings a deep sense of connection and often a real lightbulb moment.
- Andrea
Every yoga retreat day I have attended has been well thought out, the right pace, with enough energy and relaxation.
Emma has looked at who is attending and enables everyone to partake at their level.
The vegan food is amazing and I’m a carnivore.
- Louise
